Chuping Archaeological Site


The Chuping Archaeological Site is an archaeological site in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It houses relics of the first prehistoric mountain settlements in Taiwan.

History

The site was discovered in 1980 in the upper area of Zhuoshui River valley. In 1981–1987, three excavations were done to the site. Later on, the site was covered back as a protective measure until one day the site will be transformed into an education exhibition site. On 14 May 2019, the Ministry of Culture declared the site as Taiwan's 10th national archaeological site.

Geology

The site is located at an altitude of 750 meters.